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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.53, 21,383.25 and 8,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.53, 21,383.25 and 8,421.80 is: 11,621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.53 : 21,383.25 = 8,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.53/21,383.25 = 8,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.53x = 21,383.25 × 8,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.53x = 180,085,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,085,454.85/15,495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.77

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